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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Listen" and "The Language of Cats and Dogs".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," Tower's wife holds a cigarette "piquantly" (141). How is she holding the cigarette?
(a) In a desperate and sad way.
(b) In a childlike and innocent way.
(c) In a listless and apathetic way.
(d) In a provocative and attractive way.

2. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what does Sophie find puzzling about what Tower says when he propositions her?
(a) She is not sure if he is actually speaking to her.
(b) She does not know what he expects her to do or say in response.
(c) She cannot remember where she has heard the line before.
(d) She is unsure what he is suggesting.

3. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," what does Sophie do with the arrowhead?
(a) Throws it into the trash.
(b) Throws it at Tower from Alison's moving car.
(c) Sticks it into the side of Tower's faculty mailbox.
(d) Mails it to Tower's wife.

4. In "Boston Common at Twilight," what is the rhetorical purpose of mentioning the rip in Ned's parka?
(a) It demonstrates that he is careless.
(b) It reveals the family's poverty.
(c) It reinforces how young he is.
(d) It introduces Ned's capacity for violence.

5. In "Café Mort," who is the restaurant manager?
(a) Roman.
(b) Mac.
(c) Gil.
(d) Jerry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Polepole," when "the man" is trying to persuade Daisy to see him again, what does she wish he would stop saying?

2. In "Green Glass," why is Tom's ex at the wedding?

3. In "Café Mort," what do the regular patrons talk about constantly?

4. In "Polepole," what field do Bragg and "the man" work in?

5. In "The Language of Cats and Dogs," how many siblings does Sophie have?

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